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Even if you regularly visit repair shops to keep your motorcycle in top condition, design or manufacturing flaws may lead to an accident that could cause you serious harm. Although the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issues recalls when manufacturers discover defects, if you are injured because of a design or manufacturing error, you may be entitled to compensation.
At Arckey & Steele, our motorcycle accident attorneys are familiar with how motorcycle defects and recalls in Broomfield could justify a legal claim. If you believe one of these defects is directly linked to your accident and the injuries you suffered, contact us today and let us help you hold the responsible parties accountable.
Manufacturers have a duty to warn motorcyclists about defective products. One way this is done is through the recalls that the NHTSA publishes. Manufacturers, such as the American Honda Motorcycle Company, issue recalls through service bulletins. For example, Honda’s GL1800 model was once found to have defective fuel pumps.
These recalls and service bulletins include:
Published notices are helpful, but to ensure motorbike owners in Broomfield receive word about flaws and recalls, manufacturers also access vehicle registration information and sales records for purchasers who are then notified personally. Manufacturers also notify distributors about defective parts in their control.
Manufacturers are required to repair defective motorcycles free of charge to the owner, under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966. If they neglect this duty and a motorcyclist is injured because of the defect, a product liability lawsuit could be filed. Our attorneys are tenacious fighters who do not back down if a manufacturer offers you a settlement that we believe is unfair. We are comfortable in the courtroom and could passionately pursue your motorcycle defect claim, whether the flaw has been recalled in Broomfield or if the manufacturer failed to do so.
Motorcycle injuries caused by a flawed product are litigated under the doctrines of negligence, strict liability, and breach of warranty.
Negligence occurs when the manufacturer had a duty to produce a safe motorcycle, failed at that duty, and caused the accident that injured you.
Lawsuits can be filed under strict liability, even if the manufacturer is not negligent. However, the motorcycle cannot be secondhand because buying from a dealer is proof that the bike was defective when it left the factory.
If a motorbike does not meet the express warranties, the manufacturer claims, or the implied warranty in which the buyer assumes the product is safe and functional, a product liability lawsuit could be brought for breach of warranty. Contact our tenacious, compassionate Broomfield attorneys to discuss filing a case over motorcycle flaws and recalls.
To ensure your safety when riding your motorcycle, make sure you learn about all NHTSA or manufacturer recalls. If you were injured because you were not notified about a defect that caused your crash, we could help you explore your legal options.
Let our lawyers advocate for you because we believe in justice and that manufacturers should pay for their mistakes. We know how to connect motorcycle defects and recalls in Broomfield to your injuries. Call Arckey & Steele today and let us help you get the compensation you deserve.